Tipperary v Cork in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship: Throw-in time, TV details and everything you need to know

WE GO AGAIN: John McGrath scores past Cork goalkeeper Patrick Collins and Seán O'Donoghue in the 2025 All Ireland hurling final. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile.

The league is over which means it’s time for the real action to begin.

And on Sunday the hurling championship will begin with a bang as shortly after Clare take on Waterford in Ennis, the All-Ireland champions Tipperary welcome the All-Ireland runners-up Cork to Thurles.

Yes it’s a repeat of the 2025 All-Ireland hurling final in the opening game of the 2026 Munster championship and both sides will be determined to prove a point.

The Rebels will be seeking revenge and will be looking to bounce back from their league final defeat to Limerick last time out while Tipp will be looking to prove that last year’s incredible success wasn’t a flash in the pan.

It promises to be another thriller. Here is everything you need to know ahead of throw-in.

Where is the game being played?

The FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles is the venue for the game.

What time is throw-in?

Throw-in has been set for 4pm.

What’s on before it?

Clare take on Waterford at Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg. Throw-in there is at 2pm.

Where to watch?

Both opening games in the 2026 Munster Senior Hurling Championship on Sunday will be broadcast live on RTÉ2 but you can also follow the best of the action from both clashes on the Irish Examiner’s liveblog.

Who’s the referee?

Sean Stack of Dublin will be the man in the middle.

Team news

Liam Cahill and Ben O’Connor will name their respective teams later in the week and as soon as they do, they will be posted on our website so stay tuned.

CORK SPORT

A collection of the latest sports news, reports and analysis from Cork.